Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Danchryatpink’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct  Chrysanthemum  plant named ‘Danchryatpink’ characterized by having oblong shaped light violet ray florets RHS 84C; flowering time—7.5 weeks; short day plant; and vigorous growth habit.

Genus and species of the plant claimed: Chrysanthemum morifolium.

Variety denomination: ‘Danchryatpink’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar ofChrysanthemum plant, botanically known as Chrysanthemum morifolium,hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘Danchryatpink’.

The new cultivar ‘Danchryatpink’ originated as a natural occurring wholeplant mutation of the Chrysanthemum cultivar ‘Danchryat’ in MoshavMishmar Hashiva, Israel. The parental cultivar ‘Danchryat’ (patented,U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,045). The new cultivar ‘Danchryatpink’ wasdiscovered and selected by the inventor, Gabriel Danziger, as a singleflowering plant growing among plants of ‘Danchryat’ in September, 2001,in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel.

‘Danchryatpink’ was selected in a cultivated environment in MoshavMishmar Hashiva, Israel. Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar bystem cutting was first performed in January, 2002, in Moshav MishmarHashiva, Israel and has demonstrated that the combination ofcharacteristics as herein disclosed for the new cultivar are firmlyfixed and retained through successive generations of asexualreproduction. The new cultivar reproduces true to type.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe basic characteristics of ‘Danchryatpink’ which in combinationdistinguish this Chrysanthemum as a new and distinct cultivar:

-   -   1. Oblong shaped, light violet ray florets RHS 84C;    -   2. Flowering time—7.5 weeks;    -   3. Short day plant; and    -   4. Vigorous growth habit.

‘Danchryatpink’ has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions. The phenotype of the new cultivar may vary significantlywith variations in environment such as temperature, light intensity, anddaylength without any change in the genotype of the plant.

Of the many commercial cultivars known to the inventor, the most similarin comparison to ‘Danchryatpink’ is the parental cultivar ‘Danchryat’.‘Danchryatpink’ differs from ‘Danchryat’ in flower color.‘Danchryatpink’ has light violet ray florets while ‘Danchryat’ has whiteray florets.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying photographs illustrate the overall appearance of thenew Chrysanthemum cultivar ‘Danchryatpink’ showing the colors as true asis resonably possible with colored reproductions of this type. Colors inthe photographs may differ slightly from the color values cited in thedetailed botanical which accurately describe the colors of‘Danchryatpink’.

The first photograph shows a side view perspective of a corymb of‘Danchryatpink’.

The second photograph shows a close-up of the flowers of‘Danchryatpink’.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

The following observations, measurements and values describe the newcultivar as grown in Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel under conditionswhich closely approximate those generally used in commercial practice.Premium growth conditions include regular irrigation and fertilizationusing moderate regin; and recommended temperature range of 22° C.-23° C.‘Danchryatpink’ is mainly grown in greenhouses but can also be grownoutdoors during summer. Color references are made to The RoyalHorticultural Society Colour chart (R.H.S.), except where general colorsof ordinary significance are used. Color values were taken underdaylight conditions at approximately 12:00 pm. in Moshav MishmarHashiva, Israel. The age of the plants described is 11 weeks fromplanting.

-   Propagation: Stem cutting.-   Plant:    -   -   General appearance and form.—Height: 90 cm. Width: 20 cm.            Shape: Compound Corymbifor. Flowering response: Short day            type. Flowering season: Autumn and beginning of winter.            Winter hardiness: Hardy in moderate climate. Lastingness of            the individual bloom: On the stem: 3-4 weeks; Off the stem:            2-3 weeks. Rooting habit: Adventitious roots from cutting            base. Time to initiate roots: 6-7 days. Fragrance: None.-   Foliage:    -   -   Overall shape of leaf.—Pinnatipartite.        -   Base shape.—Wedge-shaped.        -   Apex shape.—Rounded.        -   Margin.—Serrate.        -   Texture.—Slightly warty.        -   Leaf length.—10 cm.        -   Leaf width.—5.5 cm.        -   Color of upper surface.—Mature leaf: Yellow-green, RHS            147-A. Immature leaf: Yellow-green, RHS 147-A.        -   Color of lower surface.—Mature leaf: Yellow-green, RHS            147-B. Immature leaf: Yellow-green, RHS 147-B.        -   Venation color.—Upper surface: Yellow-green, RHS 147-B.            Lower surface: Yellow-green, RHS 147-C.        -   Petiole.—Length: 2 cm. Diameter: 4 mm. Color: Yellow-green,            RHS 146-A.-   Inflorescence:    -   -   Flowering response.—Short day.        -   Quantity of inflorescences on average.—7-8 on average per            stem.        -   Inflorescence bud.—Height: 1 cm. Diameter: 16 mm. Color:            Yellow-green, RHS 146-B.        -   Inflorescence size.—Diameter: 9.5 cm. Depth (height):            18-20 mm. Diameter of disc: 18 mm.        -   Ray florets.—Shape: Oblong. Length: 35-40 mm. Width:            12-13 mm. Apex: 6-8 mm. Margin: Entire. Texture: Smooth.            Number of ray florets per inflorescence: 30-32. Color when            opening: Light violet, RHS 84C. Color when fully opened            upper surface: Light violet, RHS 84C. Color when fully            opened lower surface: Pale violet, RHS 84D.        -   Disc florets.—Shape: Bell shaped (campanulate). Length:            4-5 mm. Width: 1 mm. Apex: Serrated. Margin: Entire.            Texture: Smooth. Number of disc florets per inflorescence:            200-220. Color when opening: Yellow-green, RHS 146-B. Color            when fully opened upper surface: Yellow, RHS 9-A. Color when            fully opened lower surface: Yellow, RHS 9-C.        -   Stem.—Average length: 85-90 cm. Average diameter: 8-10 mm.            Color: Yellow-green, RHS 146-B. Internode length: 15-20 mm.        -   Phyllaries.—Number: Typical: 15-18; Observed: 18. Length:            Typical: 6-9 mm; Obvserved: 7 mm. Width: Typical: 1-2 mm;            Observed: 2 mm. Overall shape: Oblong. Apex shape: Rounded            (Obtuse). Base shape: Truncate. Margin: Entire. Color: Upper            surface: Yellow-green, RHS 148-B. Lower surface:            Yellow-green, RHS 144-A.        -   Peduncles.—Length: 15 cm. Diameter: 3.5-4 mm. Texture:            Slightly warty. Color: Yellow-green, RHS 146-B.-   Reproductive organs:    -   -   Androecium.—Present in disc florets only. Stamen: Number: 5            fused as a tube. Color: Yellow, RHS 13-A. Anthers: Color:            Yellow, RHS 13-A. Pollen: Color: Yellow, RHS 13-A.        -   Gynoecium.—Present in both ray and disc florets. Stigma:            Color: Yellow, RHS 12-B. Ovary: Color: Yellow-green, RHS            149-D.        -   Seeds.—Width: 0.8-1 mm. Length: 1.5 mm. Shape: Oblong.            Color: Grayed-green, RHS 197-A.        -   Fruit.—Achene. Color: Grayed-green, RHS 197-A.-   Disease resistance: Unknown. No susceptibility was observed under    regular growing condition.

1. A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Danchryatpink’, asillustrated and described herein.